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Arthurian fantasy that emphasizes Morgan Le Fay's role and viewpoint in the proceedings. Very interesting take on things.
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I picked this book up off the shelf as a wim. I had watched bits and pieces of the tv mini series and liked it so I figured the book had to be somewhat good. I had a hard time jumping right into it until about page 150 then I was hooked. I was in shock, and delight and the happening that occured thru out the story. At points I was so repulsed that I couldnt put the book down hoping that characters such as Gwenyfer would redeem herself. Which to my on going hope she did not. Of all the tales I ha
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It has been too long since I read Bradley's take on the Arthur myth for me to write a proper review of the book. However, I will make a couple of short observations.
This is one of those novels that are much more well-known than I was aware of at the time of reading the book. Only later did it become clear to me that this is not only a much-read fixture of the modern fantasy genre, but to an even greater extent considered a feminist-fantasy milestone.
I must confess that I did not perceive the nov ...more
This is one of those novels that are much more well-known than I was aware of at the time of reading the book. Only later did it become clear to me that this is not only a much-read fixture of the modern fantasy genre, but to an even greater extent considered a feminist-fantasy milestone.
I must confess that I did not perceive the nov ...more
Feb 09, 2008
Sarah
marked it as own-unread
Jun 10, 2008
Amy
rated it
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